Fresh Fridays is an opportunity for Dorchester residents to meet with neighbors in an outdoor community space. The event brings together people of all ages to eat, dance, and socialize while celebrating food and exchanging ideas,” said project manager Darnell Adams of the Dorchester Community Food Co-op, the organizations that also runs the Dot Winter Farmers Market.

To kick off the season on Aug. 7, Fresh Fridays will welcome local women-owned catering TrinCity, Aesha Raw and Sister Act 3. TrinCity Cuisine, based at 340 Washington St., is an informal eatery that’s winning raves for its Trinidad-style dishes such as roti, doubles & meat & veggie curries. Both Aesha Raw and Sister Act 3 are known for their healthy and scrumptious desserts. >> Read More

Join Dorchester Community Food Co-op for good food and conversation! Sample delicious Cape Verdean appetizers (vegetarian options available), meet members of the Dorchester Community Food Co-op, and hear a short report on the progress of the co-op development.

Come join the Dorchester Community Food Co-op for "fresh fridays". Celebrate the many voices , talents and flavors of the community with live entertainment, childrens activities and healthy food prepared by locally owned businesses! there will be recipes to share for those wanting to try the meals at home. Have a night out with your community! donations are suggested and kids are free "Pay What You Can"

Where: Community Hub on 191 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester

When: August 7th (These Fresh Fridays will be held on the 14th, 21st and 28th of August as well) at 5PM !

Do you wonder what it would be like to work in a local worker and community owned food market?

Starting this spring, we will begin talking to community members who may be interested in working in the new store opening in 2017, and who would like to work on the development of the co-op. Come learn about what worker-owned co-ops are all about, and find out if this is a workplace that might be a fit for you.

At this event, Fulani Haynes of Fulani's Kitchen, a Chef, educator, musician, gardener, and grandmother and Nicola Williams, a serial foodie, passionate gardner and local food movement leader will cook Caribbean island style "Fish Tea" using local day boat freshly caught fish from Reds' Best. Free tastings for up to 40 attendees will be offered at the market for those who register at the market for the tasting. The cooking will be precluded by a farmers market fresh salad demo by Fulani Haynes and the Seafood Demo will be followed by a fish filet demo by seafood vendor Red's Best.

There will be something for the whole family, including interactive children's activities. State Representative Russell Holmes will return to emcee the seafood festival. You will discover the seasonality of fresh, local seafood available in New England. This family-friendly event is complete with special activities just for children.

Join Boston Shines on Saturday, May 3 for a Ronan Park Clean Up and Raffle. Join your neighbors for the annual Boston Shines Ronan Park Clean Up. T-shirts, gloves, and tools for cleaning the park will be provided. Volunteers should meet at the flagpole in the park to receive their assignments. Each volunteer that participates will receive a free raffle ticket for a brand new iPod shuffle! The park cleanup will take place from 9 am until Noon followed by refreshments and the raffle from Noon until 1 pm.

Join the Dorchester Community Food Co-op to help spruce up the Community Hub space located at the corner of Bowdoin and Topliff Streets. The co-op uses this pace for their summer activities, including their Fresh Friday Community Supported Cafe in August. Come meet new neighbors and see those you haven’t seen all winter while helping plant, paint, clean, and weed.